Quick and easy caliper clean-up (pics)
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Quick and easy caliper clean-up (pics)
Got all my stuff at Wallyworld. Brass brush,.30 cal rifle bore brush, a small can of Rustolem aluminum paint, and some brushes.
Use the brass brushes to knock off as much rust and scale as possible, then use compressed air clean off the rotor.
The aluminum paint flows nicely into the rotor and levels out great. Wipe off any excess paint with a dry cloth.
Here's the before and after shots. Problably not for track usage, but on the street it will hold up nicely.
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Originally Posted by Alegre323
lol those are the rotors, not calipers. the calipers are the red things in your post...
I was a little confused as well. Back on topic, good job!
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Nicely Done, Really improves the look
Couldn't help notice the sway bar. Aftermarket or stock painted??????
Couldn't help notice the sway bar. Aftermarket or stock painted??????
Last edited by OhioDave; Aug 10, 2006 at 12:31 PM.
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Originally Posted by uforic C5
i did a little powder coating last winter to mine and they clean up after driving real easy
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Originally Posted by dbirdz06
Did you powder coat the entire rotor and let the pad scrape off the rest after you reinstalled them?
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Well done - sure makes the rotors look very good.
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Originally Posted by dcblackc5
Nicely Done, Really improves the look
Couldn't help notice the sway bar. Aftermarket or stock painted??????
Couldn't help notice the sway bar. Aftermarket or stock painted??????
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Originally Posted by Alegre323
lol those are the rotors, not calipers. the calipers are the red things in your post...
Major brain fart. It's hell getting old. I didn't catch it until I read your reply. 